16 March 2025, 08:59

By General Sir Peter Wall

Throughout my career in the British Army, I have had the privilege of serving alongside remarkable men and women who have faced the worst of war with courage and resilience.

While most personnel have a successful career in the Armed Forces and transition to a more peaceful life as civilians, for a small but significant minority their military service has come at a cost – one that is not immediately visible. We must ensure that those carrying the wounds of military trauma receive the support they deserve.

For over 100 years veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress has been at the forefront of this work. We know that the psychological burdens of military service do not end with a return to civilian life.........

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